"Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Bill to Reduce Marijuana Penalties in California" - GoFuckYourself.com

Ethersync · 10-01-2010, 04:32 AM

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To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am signing Senate Bill 1449.

This bill changes the crime of possession of less than an ounce of marijuana from a misdemeanor punishable only by a $100 fine to an infraction punishable by a $100 fine. Under existing law, jail time cannot be imposed, probation cannot be ordered, nor can the base fine exceed $100 for someone convicted of this crime.

I am opposed to decriminalizing the possession and recreational use of marijuana and oppose Proposition 19, which is on the November ballot.

Unfortunately, Proposition 19 is a deeply flawed measure that, if passed, will adversely impact California?s businesses without bringing in the tax revenues to the state promised by its proponents.

Notwithstanding my opposition to Proposition 19, however, I am signing this measure because possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is an infraction in everything but name. The only difference is that because it is a misdemeanor, a criminal defendant is entitled to a jury trial and a defense attorney.

In this time of drastic budget cuts, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement, and the courts cannot afford to expend limited resources prosecuting a crime that carries the same punishment as a traffic ticket.

As noted by the Judicial Council in its support of this measure, the appointment of counsel and the availability of a jury trial should be reserved for defendants who are facing loss of life, liberty, or property greater than $100.

For these reasons, I am signing this bill.

Sincerely, Arnold Schwarzenegger

http://www.salem-news.com/articles/o...-marijuana.php

Davy · 10-01-2010, 04:58 AM

California needs the money!

iSpyCams · 10-01-2010, 04:59 AM

OK so basically California can't afford public defenders for potheads.

I guess its sort of win.

BloodFart · 10-01-2010, 06:13 AM

it's better in mass, it's a $100 fine, but theres no law at all you have to give your name if you are caught with it.

Democratic controlled state, intellectual titans they are there.

fatfoo · 10-01-2010, 06:18 AM

I suppose California is really filled with more weed smokers (compared to other neighborhoods).

SallyRand · 10-01-2010, 06:44 AM

Pot is still illegal under federal law in the USA and as such, the feds will not stop prosecution, regardless of what California does. Obama even opposes legalization.

marketsmart · 10-01-2010, 06:44 AM

thats dumb.. if anything it make spot less risky in california which will make the demand even greater..

nice way to beef up the illegal drug trade and all that goes with it...

just legalize it already and tax it...

typical government.. can't even figure out how to make money taxing one of the most used substances on the planet...

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J. Falcon · 10-01-2010, 06:45 AM

Good news Arnie.

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marketsmart HOMICIDAL TROLL KILLER Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunnybrook Institution for the Criminally Insane Posts: 20,419	thats dumb.. if anything it make spot less risky in california which will make the demand even greater.. nice way to beef up the illegal drug trade and all that goes with it... just legalize it already and tax it... typical government.. can't even figure out how to make money taxing one of the most used substances on the planet... .